🔗 Share this article Martínez Double Ensures Inter in Pursuit of Frontrunners Inter striker Lautaro Martínez scored a second-half brace to secure his team a 2-0 victory at Pisa, ensuring the away side very much involved in the Serie A title race despite a less than convincing performance. League Table Update Led by Cristian Chivu, Inter currently are placed third in the standings with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and just one point adrift of table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom position with 10 points. Match Summary Inter traveled in Tuscany looking to get back on track after enduring a loss to rivals by Milan recently, which was followed by a Champions League loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were forced to fight all the way by newly-promoted Pisa. The hosts created numerous chances, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute when Argentine Martínez smacked a first-time shot into the top of the net. The attacker then finished from close range with seven minutes remaining. The team’s capacity to convert despite pressure proved decisive in earning the victory. Additional Continental Action In Spain, Real Sociedad mounted a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ scoring came from Ayoze Pérez just after the half-hour mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. However, Moleiro delivered the final say deep into added time. Later on Spanish match, Real Madrid travel to Girona needing a win to return to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 win over Alavés on the previous day. Inter stay in tight contention for the Italian crown. Martínez demonstrated his worth with a match-winning display. The battle for first continues with several teams in the mix.